Allow me to introduce you to Johnny Boom — Let me tell you a story. Johnny Boom was born in 1960 to incredibly wealthy parents. …

Including their book summaries and why they were idiotically banned — The famous author Salman Rushdie once said, “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” His words came from experience. The author’s controversial book — The Satanic Verses — resulted in protests around the world, multiple assassination attempts on his life, and murders of…

Recounting the scariest part of my childhood — He preferred to be called T. He’d get immediately soured if you referred to him by anything else. But we all loved him nonetheless. T loved listening to 90s grunge music, binge eating on Friday nights, and having long conversations with friends who didn’t always listen to what he’d have…

Between wealth and conscience — You’re sitting on your couch, binge-watching the latest season of The Mandalorian (good choice) when suddenly, a mysterious box appears on your Ring cam. Intrigued, you notice there’s a big, shiny button on top and a note that reads: “Press the button, and you’ll receive a million dollars. However, someone…

The eccentric past of the humble air conditioner — Picture yourself lounging on a sun-kissed afternoon in July, without the comforting hum of your air conditioner in the background. Sounds like a nightmare, right? As we fend off sweltering summer days with our trusty cooling units, it’s intriguing to delve into the quirky timeline of how we arrived at…

Tired of feeling the heat? Cool down with these awesome window ACs — Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, beach outings, and barbecues, but also of sweltering heat that can turn a simple jaunt to the mailbox into a daunting trek. During these times, the welcoming coolness of a well-air-conditioned home can feel like a cherished sanctuary. Having the right air conditioner in…

Some advice for your own boostable stories — Every month on Medium brings its unique challenges and dynamics, especially for those of us who don’t have the luxury of a huge follower base into the 100s of thousands (looking at you, Barack Obama). As we strive to keep our heads above water in this ever-changing tide, one question…

Increase your views on Medium with the new boost program — Are you tirelessly weaving words into articles on Medium, wondering why your masterpieces aren’t taking off like a SpaceX rocket? You might be scratching your head, thinking, “Is there a secret ingredient I’m missing here?” The answer could be in understanding which publications are boosted on Medium. What Does Being Boosted Mean? Being ‘boosted’ on…

It’s not hard, but it sure ain’t easy — Some days, Medium writers wake up feeling like a modern-day Sisyphus. But instead of being cursed to roll a boulder up a mountain in a relentless loop, you’re laboring over each keystroke, crafting article after article in the digital realm of Medium. The pursuit can feel just as futile at…